A pioneering model for large scale social change
Pune City Connect is a pioneering model and its uniqueness lies in its design, which enables different stakeholders working for social change to come together for common purpose. We have tremendous faith in the possibility of collective action for the wellbeing of all. Today, more than ever before, citizens want to contribute to a more just and equitable society. Urban spaces need structured and scaled platforms that allow for meaningful contribution by diverse stakeholders. Pune City Connect would like to play a facilitative role in the development of cohesive, connected and supportive ecosystems in the city that enable dignity and opportunity for all.
Additionally, the program is strongly anchored in universal human values and it is these values that dictate the ‘how’ of program design. One of the underlying beliefs of PCC is in the agency of individuals. That is, the ability of individuals to have a positive self-image, sense of possibility and personal efficacy. All PCC programs, be it sustainable livelihood, digital empowerment or quality education, are designed to foster individual and collective agency.
FROM silo-ed approach TO being united by common purpose
A pioneering model for large scale social change
Pune City Connect is a pioneering model and its uniqueness lies in its design, which enables different stakeholders working for social change to come together for common purpose. We have tremendous faith in the possibility of collective action for the wellbeing of all. Today, more than ever before, citizens want to contribute to a more just and equitable society. Urban spaces need structured and scaled platforms that allow for meaningful contribution by diverse stakeholders. Pune City Connect would like to play a facilitative role in the development of cohesive, connected and supportive ecosystems in the city that enable dignity and opportunity for all.
Additionally, the program is strongly anchored in universal human values and it is these values that dictate the ‘how’ of program design. One of the underlying beliefs of PCC is in the agency of individuals. That is, the ability of individuals to have a positive self-image, sense of possibility and personal efficacy. All PCC programs, be it sustainable livelihood, digital empowerment or quality education, are designed to foster individual and collective agency.
FROM silo-ed approach TO being united by common purpose
Vision Statement
Sampoorna Pune. Every Life Enriched.
Mission Statement
Government, Corporations, NGOs and Citizens working in alignment towards a vibrant and inclusive city where every individual can contribute and succeed.
Values
Empathy
Inclusion
Courage
Integrity
Our Journey
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Ashwini Malhotra is the Managing Director of Weikfield Foods Pvt. Ltd., the flagship foods business company of the Weikfield Group which manufactures a wide range of food products which are sold extensively throughout India and various international markets. Ashwini Malhotra has served as the Chairman of CII Maharashtra State Council. He is also a trustee of The Malhotra WeiKFiELD Foundation, a scholarship grant program dedicated to providing annual monetary awards and one-on-one mentoring for students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing education in the sciences.
Dr. Ganesh Natarajan is the Founder/Chairperson of many cutting edge start-ups such as 5F World, a platform for Digital Start-ups, Skills and Social Ventures in the country. He is the Chairman of Pune City Connect and serves on many other boards such as Social Venture Partners. He has two successful CEO tenures of over twenty-five years at APTECH and Zensar Technologies. Ganesh has been recognized in several global forums including EY and the Asia Pacific HR Forum for excellence in entrepreneurship and people-centric leadership.
Mr. Pradeep Bhargava is the former Director of Cummins India Ltd and held several leadership roles in companies like G.E Lighting, Bharat Forge etc . He has worked for the government of India with Atomic Energy Commission, ISRO, BHEL and as a consultant to UNDP and World Bank for 15 months.. Pradeep has chaired CII Maharashtra State and Western Region Council. He is engaged with various activities with respect to skills, employability and woman empowerment. He is currently serving as the Chairman of MCCIA.
Mr. Rajan Navani is Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies, India, APAC & USA. He is the Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the Indian arm of the Jetline Group of Companies with interests in packaging manufacturing, IT services, digital media and new ventures in innovative entertainment and organized consumer retail. The group has made significant investments in businesses powering varied consumer facing digital platforms, products and services through its group company Jetsynthesys.
Mr. Rahul Kirloskar has been associated with the Kirloskar Group of Companies for more than twenty five years at senior levels in different capacities.
He started his career in the then Kirloskar Cummins Ltd., and later joined a family owned small-scale unit where he worked for a period of 3 years.
In 1989, he joined Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd., (KPC) as Sr. Manager Operations for the Air Compressors Division of the Company. In December 1993 he was appointed as the Managing Director of KPC, thereafter in September 1998 he took over as the Chairman of the Company.
He started his career in the then Kirloskar Cummins Ltd., and later joined a family owned small-scale unit where he worked for a period of 3 years.
In 1989, he joined Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd., (KPC) as Sr. Manager Operations for the Air Compressors Division of the Company. In December 1993 he was appointed as the Managing Director of KPC, thereafter in September 1998 he took over as the Chairman of the Company.
Mr. Sudhir Mehta is Chairman & MD of Pinnacle Industries Ltd. Pinnacle is India’s largest commercial vehicle seating and Interiors Company. Mr. Sudhir Mehta is a serial entrepreneur who has started and successfully led several ventures. Mr. Mehta is also a Director at multiple companies including Force Motors Ltd., Rivulis Irrigation Ltd. Israel, Kinder India Pvt. Ltd.
He is also Secretary for BMVSS, Largest Artificial Limbs NGO in the world; Partner - Global Research Innovation & Technology-NGO (GRIT ) and leads a joint innovation activity between Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) & Pinnacle.
He is also Secretary for BMVSS, Largest Artificial Limbs NGO in the world; Partner - Global Research Innovation & Technology-NGO (GRIT ) and leads a joint innovation activity between Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) & Pinnacle.
Ms. Malini Thadani started her career in 1980 with the Indian Revenue Service.
She joined HSBC as the Head of Communications, Public Policy, and Corporate Sustainability.
She developed several global and regional grant-based programs across the 19 markets where HSBC has a presence.
She serves on several boards including as the Chair of ESG Advisory Group of Business Environment Council (BEC).
She joined HSBC as the Head of Communications, Public Policy, and Corporate Sustainability.
She developed several global and regional grant-based programs across the 19 markets where HSBC has a presence.
She serves on several boards including as the Chair of ESG Advisory Group of Business Environment Council (BEC).
Mr. Rajesh Sinha is the CEO& Chairman, Fulcrum Group of Companies. Over the past decade, Rajesh has received accolades as a global thought leader in the digital transformation space.
Under Rajesh’s leadership, the company launched Fulcrum Digital to deliver a variety of highly customizable SaaS-based ERP products, including three primary digital transformation platforms: Kaleidoscope, for higher education, Culinary Suite, for food management, and Supply Day,a supply chain ERP for mid-size companies.
He is the recipient of the “Smart CEO Future 50 Award 2013”.
Under Rajesh’s leadership, the company launched Fulcrum Digital to deliver a variety of highly customizable SaaS-based ERP products, including three primary digital transformation platforms: Kaleidoscope, for higher education, Culinary Suite, for food management, and Supply Day,a supply chain ERP for mid-size companies.
He is the recipient of the “Smart CEO Future 50 Award 2013”.
Ms. Ruchi Mathur has 24 years’ work experience, of which the last 14 have been in the development sector. She started her career in the corporate sector, managing marketing, HR and strategy roles. Since 2005, she has held various leadership roles in the non-profit sector i.e, at CRY, Teach for India, Zensar Foundation and now at Pune City Connect.
A post graduate from IIM-Ahmedabad, Ruchi is also a Business Today awardee 2017 in the category of Social Impact and is particularly passionate about enabling large scale social impact through the facilitation of agency in individuals and communities.
Ruchi is currently the Director and CEO of Pune City Connect.
A post graduate from IIM-Ahmedabad, Ruchi is also a Business Today awardee 2017 in the category of Social Impact and is particularly passionate about enabling large scale social impact through the facilitation of agency in individuals and communities.
Ruchi is currently the Director and CEO of Pune City Connect.
Pervin started her career in advertising before moving to CRY (Child Rights and You) in Mumbai in 1990. She worked with CRY in various capacities until she took over as CEO in 1998, a role she held until she left CRY in 2004. Since then, she has been a consultant in the development sector. Pervin has worked with the Tata Institute for Social Sciences in Mumbai on a leadership development project. She also serves as a Trustee on the boards of CRY, Citizens for Peace (CFP), and Dream a Dream.
Ujwal has a rich and varied experience spanning the banking & financial industry and the development sector in India. He is considered a doyen of retail banking in India; he had successful stints as the country head for the retail banking business in Standard Chartered Bank and BNP Paribas.
He is known to spearhead the movement of corporate professionals into the social space in India. Ujwal was the CEO of Pratham, India’s largest NGO in the elementary education space for six years and later the CEO of GiveIndia which is India’s only web-based philanthropy platform. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the board for Educate Girls.
He is known to spearhead the movement of corporate professionals into the social space in India. Ujwal was the CEO of Pratham, India’s largest NGO in the elementary education space for six years and later the CEO of GiveIndia which is India’s only web-based philanthropy platform. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the board for Educate Girls.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Ms. Ruchi Mathur has 25 years’ work experience, of which the last 15 have been in the development sector. She started her career in the corporate sector, managing marketing, HR and strategy roles. Since 2005, she has held various leadership roles in the non-profit sector i.e, at CRY, Teach for India, Zensar Foundation and now at Pune City Connect.
A post graduate from IIM-Ahmedabad, Ruchi is also a Business Today awardee 2017 in the category of Social Impact and is particularly passionate about enabling large scale social impact through the facilitation of agency in individuals and communities. Ruchi is currently the Director and CEO of Pune City Connect.
A post graduate from IIM-Ahmedabad, Ruchi is also a Business Today awardee 2017 in the category of Social Impact and is particularly passionate about enabling large scale social impact through the facilitation of agency in individuals and communities. Ruchi is currently the Director and CEO of Pune City Connect.
Amruta has done her Masters in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Bachelors in Psychology from Pune University. She brings in over 13 years of experience with Development Sector organisations. She is passionate about building safe communities for ensuring collective well-being. Amruta has also received the BW 40 under 40 award in the year 2018 for demonstrating tremendous leadership in bringing together corporates, the government, civil society organisations, citizens, employers and skilling partners in the city to provide a sustainable livelihood for the youth enrolled with the Lighthouse.
Priya has over 23 years’ work experience and helps non-profit organizations enhance their programmatic and fundraising capacities. She has worked with CRY - Child Rights and You for more than 17 years and has extensive experience of non-profit management, advocacy, programmatic approach to Children’s rights and corporate and individual resource mobilization.
Anuja has been working in the areas of HR and General Management with 15+ years of professional experience across social enterprises, Technology services, Education, consulting services and start-ups. She enjoys rolling up her sleeves and translating strategy into action. She loves designing compelling work environments that unleash people's truest potential! She has spent over a decade in the Development sector including 8.5 years in the role of Director HR at Teach for India. Anuja was recognised by ‘Great Places to Work’ for being the champion of excellent work culture in non profit organisations.
Mrinal comes with over 20 years of experience in the banking sector. She has held various positions in both public and private sector banks that has helped her develop her niche in data management, process and people management and customer relations. She is a passionate individual who always wanted to make a change and moved to the development sector and has spent close to two years as Country Director with Social Venture Partners before moving to GOYN Pune.
Aashiq, is a sport enthusiast and a development sector practitioner with more than 16+ years of experience in the sector. He has worked both at the grassroots as well as in leadership roles. He has been involved in designing scalable and sustainable programs and is a true believer in the efficacy of education and skilling in transforming the lives of youth. Before joining PCC he was leading the curriculum department at Magic Bus India Foundation which had its operation in India and International locations. He was selected as Arts for Good Fellow by Singapore International Foundation in the year 2018. He holds a Master's Degree in sport, policy, and community development from the University of Central Lancashire, UK, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Management from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai.
Work with us
Pune City Connect is a fast-paced organization with a bold and ambitious plan for city transformation. This unique organization works with more than 1000 partners collectively including the Government. We are a diverse team with almost 60% of employees being first-generation leaders and a management team with extensive corporate and social sector experience. We are always looking for people who are passionate about social development and can work effectively in a dynamic and growing workplace.
Outreach Coordinator
Designation : Outreach Coordinator, Sustainable Livelihood
No. of Positions: 2
Team Name: NA
Reporting To: Centre Head, Sustainable Livelihood
Expectations / Deliverables:
- To mobilize youth from the slum communities and build healthy relationships with these communities.
- To be a role model and explain the program and its benefits to the youth and their parents from these communities.
- Ensure maximum enrolment of the youth at the Centre adhering to the enrolment criteria as per the program objective.
- Build one to one connection with the youth and ensure their attendance and continued association with the Lighthouse till the end of the program and beyond as required.
- Visit the students at their respective houses as and when required.
- Mapping of the households/communities using GIS or Google Maps.
- Coordination with various stakeholders, including Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials and others within the Lighthouse ecosystem to enable timely visits to the Centre.
- To imbibe, maintain and contribute to the Lighthouse culture and uphold the safe place image of the Centre.
- Supporting the rest of the team members as and when required.
Preferred Skill sets, Years of Experience, Professional Background:
- MSW or Post Graduation in any field, with 1-2 years of experience preferably in the fieldwork
- Computer proficiency- MS Office and GIS Mapping (good to have)
- Deep empathy and a strong commitment towards youth’s development and growth
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in Marathi and English
- Ability to handle difficult situations with confidence and wisdom.
Base Location: Pune
Compensation : Rs. 3,00,000 – 3,60,000 per annum
Note: Above job description is illustrative and shall not be taken as an exhaustive list.
Centre Head
Designation: Centre Head, Sustainable Livelihood Track
No. of Positions: 3
Team Name: NA
Reporting To: Director, Sustainable Livelihood and Digital Empowerment Program
Expectations / Deliverables:
- Lead one Lighthouse center for enabling at least 20% youth from the nearby communities to be formal jobs/self-employed
- Develop and maintain a conducive environment at the that enables learning and a feeling of safe space for youth
- Implement the foundation program such that the youth builds ‘agency’ and over time doesn’t need to depend on the Lighthouse Source
- Manage a team of 3-5 and hand-hold them for timely deliverables and high-quality outcomes for all the stages of the program – Community Outreach to Alumni
- Interfacing with ward – level networks
- Government (Corporators, Ward Officers, PMC personnel) – for mobilization and other support
- NGOs – for mobilization and other support
- Corporated and Establishment – for volunteering, placements and donor/potential donor visits
- Citizens – for volunteering
- Manage brand building activities eg. Events, which are specific to the centre and help with advocacy with the local economy for youth placements.
Knowledge, Skills and other characteristics:
- MSW or Post Graduation in any field, with 5 years+ of experience preferably in the area of training and development of youth
- Experience in working with fast-paced early-staged organisations (preferred)
- Self-driven, having excellent time management and multitasking skills
- Strong people management, project management and data analytics skill
- Strong orientation towards relationship building and problem solving for stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in Marathi and English
Base Location: (Lighthouse), Pune
Compensation: Rs. 5,40,000 to Rs. 8,00,000 per annum
If you cannot find a relevant opening, drop an email to careers@punecityconenct.org with your CV and we will get back to you.